2 more psi and better throttle response for $7

[sparks57]

Everyone go out and check your throttle bar caps!



Mine were really loose, and so I went and got some of the updated metal ones.



I was experiencing 3 problems:



•Bad vibration in the go pedal

•More than normal "clunk" when I let off

•Sluggish throttle responce.



All were solved by replacing the caps and tightening the throttle bar.



And here is the real catcher, I'm now making 2 more psi! And that is out of an hx-35/40 so you may gain more!



So go run out and check!

 

[Bluebird]

What's a throttle bar cap? Got pictures? Could I find it in the D/C repair manual? Would pictures be in one of the VE pump threads? Got part numbers? Do I ask a lot of questions?????

Patrick.

 

[sparks57]

Just a minute, let me go out and take a pic of it.

 

[sparks57]

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/442900/4



There you go... check out the rest of my page while you're at it.

 

[Bluebird]

Oh, that bar... I replaced that one already, and the caps are those suckers that pop-in. I adjusted the linkage just right... Thanks for the quick pictures, Patrick.

 

[sparks57]

Not a problem. Hopefully other people can benefit from them!



I hope you check out the rest of my page!

 

[paccool]

CB,

Not only do they get loose, they will crack along the threads if the plastic ones are still installed. There was a TSB to fix these, the new ones are metal. If the plastic ones fail, there goes the throttle control. There is a kit that has new balls, new metal caps, and a new throttle cable available from Dodge but it cost me about $22. The dealer said he could sell me the kit cheaper than just new ball ends. If you got metal caps for $7, you got a really good dealer there!

 

[TMWeber]

Thanks for the throttle bar info. Going to check mine.

 

[19Kgvw]

Paccool, Ditto on the TSB for the linkage piece.



I went to the TSB location on our web site but couldn't find it.



And, once you have the correct TSB #, how do you pull up the TSB explanation??

 

[rlyons]

Yep, if anyone could tell me the part number for the TSB kit or the TSB number I would be grateful. The wife picked up want my local dealer said were the correct parts but they didn't have a clue. They sent me a rod about a foot long and very large, maybe from a newer model truck?

Roy

 

[paccool]

I'll post the kit part number when I get home in a couple of days.



Stan

 

[rlyons]

I found a part number for the throttle caps and rod for our trucks today. I ordered one for mine that will be here in the morning. It is 5011955A. It cost me 21. 00 and some odd cents. The one for the TSB I found was for the 94 model. I found one end of mine cracked when I checked it today.

Roy

 

[dpuckett]

My endcaps are fine; ones on Mom's finally let go two years ago when I R&Red her pump. I just took some baling wire, twisted it into a decorative twist, and wrapped it around the ball on each end, in place of the throttle linkage rod. Has worked so far. Had a 93 one time that I ended up using some zip ties in a figure 8 to hold it all down. Still going, as far as I know.



Daniel

 

[paccool]

OK - Finally got home and was able to find the part number for the repair kit the dealer got for me.



CANZ9700 Cable Package



Was around $22, can't find the reciept.



Now, having given the number, I need to say that I have not installed the cable. I don't know for sure it is the correct one for a first gen. The ball ends worked fine, just haven't done the cable as mine is fine (or so I think! ). I'll try to get a look tonight if it isn't raining.



The truck is in the drive way with a car trailer hooked up with my son's 57 chevy on it. Spent all day yesterday going and getting it as the son and wife are moving to Washington State in a couple of weeks. Left yesterday morning at 5:30 Am and got back last night at 9PM. Thats why I didn't get this posted over the weekend.

 

[LV-CTD]

Originally posted by rlyons

I found a part number for the throttle caps and rod for our trucks today. I ordered one for mine that will be here in the morning. It is 5011955A. It cost me 21. 00 and some odd cents. The one for the TSB I found was for the 94 model. I found one end of mine cracked when I checked it today.

Roy

Thanks for the part number. One of my caps popped off the ball during my trip in November and I had to wire it up to stay on, the plastic had worn out. When I went to the local Dodge dealer they showed me the big long piece from a different year. I went back last week with the part number and ordered it, got it yesterday and got it on today. It was $24. 32. The rod in the kit was a little shorter than the original one so I just put the metal caps on the old one and put a dab of white lithium grease on the balls and snapped it on.



Tom